Entry ticket

The Hague: Escher in The Palace Museum Ticket

Activity provider: Escher in Het Paleis
Entry ticket

The Hague: Escher in The Palace Museum Ticket

Activity provider: Escher in Het Paleis

From US$ 12.46 per person

Explore the world of M.C Escher at the permanent exhibition of the Het Paleis in The Hague, with exclusive discounted entry. See the 7-meter long Metamorphosis III and many more startling pieces in the former Winter Palace of the Queen Mother.

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English, Dutch, German, French, Chinese, Japanese

Experience

Highlights
  • See the permanent exhibition dedicated to the world-famous artist M.C. Escher, showcasing over 130 prints
  • View the collection, housed in the former Winter Palace of Queen Mother Emma of the Netherlands
  • Explore Escher’s ideas through several innovative attractions
  • Get discounted entrance online through GetYourGuide
  • See works by other influential artists
  • Discover Escher's world with puzzles for your eyes and hands
Full description
Get discounted entry to Escher in Het Paleis, a permanent exhibition dedicated to the world-famous artist M.C. Escher, whose art startled millions of people all over the world. The collection is housed in the former Winter Palace of Queen Mother Emma of the Netherlands and is the only public building in The Hague where the original royal ambience has been maintained. See almost all of the works of the Dutch artist, including the 7-meter long Metamorphosis III, an enormous woodcut displayed in a non-conventional way that let’s you experience Escher combining time and space as an organic unity. Escher instills a sense of wonder, fascinating young and old alike. The exhibition includes famous “impossible” prints, such as “Day and Night”, where the Dutch landscape appears to morph into a flock of birds, and the famous “Climbing and Descending” depicting rows of people perpetually ascending and descending a flight of stairs. Located on the second floor of The Palace is the interactive exhibition “Looking as Escher Does” where as well as doing puzzles with your eyes, you can unravel some of Escher’s mysteries with your hands.
Includes
  • Admission to Escher in Het Paleis
  • Guided tour for maximum of 20 people (EUR 60 per guide, only by reservation. Iinquire for more information)

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Meeting point

Het Palais - Lange Voorhout 74 Den Haag From The Hague Central Station, take tram 9 (stop Korte Voorhout) or tram 17 (stop Kneuterdijk)

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Please note that Het Paleis is closed on Christmas Day and January 1. The museum is open on Easter, King's Day, Ascension Thursday, Whitsun and Whit Monday
  • Entrance is free for children up to 6 years old when accompanied by a paying adult
  • Enjoy the beautiful museum café in the former kitchen of the Palace
  • Free treasure hunt for children
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 221 reviews

Review summary

  • Value for money
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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It’s easy to find and close to everything else you may want to explore. All of Escher's work is amazing and a variety of his work is on display. There’s also an interactive monitor to view Escher’s work from the beginning to the end of his life. The shop is brilliant too with popular Escher prints for sale and other art merchandise & jewellery. Well worth a visit, enjoy!

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March 24, 2023

Escher is an exceptional and well ahead of his time. If you are in any way involved in graphic design this is a must see when in The Hague. I gave the exhibition a 4 instead of a 5 because the museum rooms are relatively small and air circulation sub optimal. Even though visitor numbers were kept low and controlled, I felt that mask wearing would be appropriate as well, especially for exhibits such as the video on the life of Escher which only 5 people can watch at a time, but which takes place in a small and stuffy space.

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March 24, 2023

Even if you haven't heard of Escher or know his work this is a "must-do" exhibition. The whole exhibition is well organised and displayed tastefully throughout the rooms of the old palace without seeming to be out of place and enabling one to view details about the palace as well. Lots to keep both young and old entertained throughout, especially in the interaction section on the top floor - unfortunately the museum closed at 5:00 pm otherwise we would probably still be there!! The facilities such as the cloakroom, luggage store (as for all museums large bags must be stored in free lockers before viewing the exhibition) all in excellent condition. There is a audio tour that one could download for free onto your phone but we didn't do this as the process was time consuming and required too much personal information. But an audio tour wasn't actually required since all the exhibits & works had good descriptive information in both English & Dutch

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March 24, 2023

Product ID: 29651